Internship – Integrated MultiTrophic Aquaculture / Duckweed Phytoremediation (ActFast)

About the Internship

This is an internship opportunity within the Horizon Europe-funded project ActFast, focused on innovative and sustainable aquaculture practices. The position is based at a fish farm in Slovenia, owned by project partner G2O, and will run for a duration of 3 to 6 months. The selected candidate will be co-supervised by G2O and Simona Paolacci and will contribute to applied research activities involving the use of duckweed (Lemnaceae species) systems for phytoremediation of aquaculture effluents.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operation and monitoring of duckweed-based phytoremediation systems.
• Conduct water sampling and physico-chemical analyses.
• Assist in data collection, processing, and reporting within the ACTFAST project framework.
• Contribute to experimental design and optimization of integrated aquaculture systems.

Candidate Profile

• MSc student seeking a thesis project or PhD candidate interested in an international secondment.
• Background in aquaculture, environmental science, biology, or related fields.
• Interest in sustainable aquaculture and circular bioeconomy approaches.
• Ability to work independently and in field conditions.
• Valid driving license and access to a car, or willingness to cycle regularly to the farm (2 km from nearest town).
• Only EU nationals, or non-EU candidates already legally living and authorised to work in the EU, may apply. No visa sponsorship provided.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in an EU-funded research project.
• Exposure to innovative phytoremediation techniques in aquaculture.
• Support with thesis work or doctoral research.
• Possibility to co-author a research paper.

Ideally start in September 2026, but dates can be negotiated.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short motivation letter outlining your research interests and availability to sip@aquabt.com.

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